Using gas-assisted electrospinning to design rod-shaped particles from starch for thickening agents and Pickering emulsifiers.

Starch's large particle size and compact semi-crystalline structure limit its effectiveness as an emulsifier and shear-reversible thickener. To address this, we used gas-assisted electrospinning to convert large starch granules into thin fibers and then into rod-shaped particles for use as starch-based thickeners and emulsifiers. Manipulating the starch concentration in formic acid, and the electrospinning parameters, caused the jetted polymers to form different shapes.

Synthesis of Homoallylamine Covalent Organic Frameworks Via Hosomi-Sakurai Reaction Under Mild Conditions.

One-pot multicomponent reactions (MCRs) are a valuable strategy to synthesize functional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in a single step. Most reported COF syntheses involve solvothermal processes, and because of the harsh reaction conditions, such as high temperature or high pressure, large-scale production of COFs has been limited. The synthesis of homoallylamine substituted COFs via a one-pot Hosomi-Sakurai reaction is reported.

Colloidal Nanoparticles of a β-Cyclodextrin/L-Tryptophan Inclusion Complex for Use as Pickering Emulsion Stabilizers.

Inclusion complexes of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and tryptophan (Trp) were synthesized using an antisolvent approach, and fully characterized. Scanning electron microscope images proved the formation of the β-CD/Trp NPs and the powder X-ray diffraction pattern indicated the formation of a crystalline channel-like structure for the β-CD/Trp nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs of a β-CD/Trp inclusion complex were used as a natural stabilizer at the oil/water interface of a Pickering emulsion.

Edible structuring agent shaped via interfacial precipitation on solid template: Crosslinked starch colloidosome.

Water-permeable hollow starch particles alter the rheological behavior of their granular suspensions. However, their thin shells can rupture limiting applications. In this study, we used amaranth starch as building blocks (1 μm) to craft a crosslinked superstructure.

Viologen-Derived Covalent Organic Frameworks: Advancing PFAS Removal Technology with High Adsorption Capacity.

The escalating presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water poses urgent public health concerns, necessitating effective removal. This study presents a groundbreaking approach, using viologen to synthesize covalent organic framework nanospheres: MELEM-COF and MEL-COF. Characterized by highly crystalline features, these nanospheres exhibit exceptional affinity for diverse anionic PFAS compounds, achieving simultaneous removal of multiple contaminants within 30 min.

Interactive roles of co-solvents and lemon-oil composition in the fabrication of dilutable clear emulsions.

Clear emulsions are used as flavor carriers by the beverage industry because of their favorable optical properties. A transparent microemulsion with small droplets requires a high concentration of surfactants, and is often non-dilutable, posing a significant challenge to their application in the food industry. The formation of dilutable microemulsions by modulating the compatibility of oil composition and co-solvents was studied.

Food LEGO: Building hollow cage and sheet superstructures from starch.

The idea of building large structures from small building blocks has had a long history in the human imagination, from the beautifully intricate shells assembled from silica by unicellular algae to the Egyptian pyramids built from stone. Carrying this idea into the food industry has important implications. Here, we introduce a Pickering emulsion platform for building superstructures like hollow cages and sheets using starch granules as building blocks.

Synthesis of a Cation-Exchange Resin by Inverse Suspension Polymerization for Lactoferrin Extraction from Whey.

Lactoferrin (LF), the main iron-binding protein of milk, has important nutritional, biological, and pharmaceutical properties. It is an essential nutritional component of newborn diets and also for adult health. Small amounts of lactoferrin can be found in whey, a nutritionally and biologically useful byproduct of the dairy industry.

Oil soluble iron: Curcumin derivatives and their complex.

Curcumin dibutanoate (CUDB) is a new oil soluble bidentate ligand which shows higher stability against heat and oxidation compared to curcumin. The oil solubility of this ligand increased an order of magnitude over curcumin. This biomolecule showed high digestibility in a simulated intestinal trial and was hydrolyzed in the presence of porcine pancreatin releasing ∼ 91% of the curcumin.

Alterations in Intestinal Brush Border Membrane Functionality and Bacterial Populations Following Intra-Amniotic Administration () of Catechin and Its Derivatives.

Catechin is a flavonoid naturally present in numerous dietary products and fruits (e.g., apples, berries, grape seeds, kiwis, green tea, red wine, etc.

Alterations in Intestinal Brush Border Membrane Functionality and Bacterial Populations Following Intra-Amniotic Administration () of Nicotinamide Riboside and Its Derivatives.

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) acts as a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) precursor where NR supplementation has previously been shown to be beneficial. Thus, we synthesized and characterized nicotinamide riboside tributyrate chloride (NRTBCl, water-soluble) and nicotinamide riboside trioleate chloride (NRTOCl, oil-soluble) as two new ester derivatives of nicotinamide riboside chloride (NRCl). NRCl and its derivatives were assessed in vivo, via intra-amniotic administration (), with the following treatment groups: (1) non-injected (control); and injection of (2) deionized HO (control); (3) NRCl (30 mg/mL dose); (4) NRTBCl (30 mg/mL dose); and (5) NRTOCl (30 mg/mL dose).

Long-Term Storage at Ambient Temperature in Vegetable Oil: Viability and Functional Assessments.

Vegetable oils with varying saturated fat levels were inoculated with (LGG), subjected to different heat treatments in the absence and presence of inulin and stored for 12 months at room temperature. After storage, the heat-treated probiotics actively grew to high concentrations after removal of the oils and reculturing. The bacterial samples, regardless of aerobic or anaerobic conditions and treatment methods, showed no changes in their growth behavior.

Dihydronicotinamide riboside: synthesis from nicotinamide riboside chloride, purification and stability studies.

In the present work, we describe an efficient method for scalable synthesis and purification of 1,4-dihydronicotinamide riboside (NRH) from commercially available nicotinamide riboside chloride (NRCl) and in the presence of sodium dithionate as a reducing agent. NRH is industrially relevant as the most effective, synthetic NAD precursor. We demonstrated that solid phase synthesis cannot be used for the reduction of NRCl to NRH in high yield, whereas a reduction reaction in water at room temperature under anaerobic conditions is shown to be very effective, reaching a 55% isolation yield.

Synthesis, Stability, and Bioavailability of Nicotinamide Riboside Trioleate Chloride.

Nicotinamide riboside chloride (NRCl) is an effective form of vitamin B3. However, it cannot be used in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages or high-water activity foods because of its intrinsic instability in water. To address this issue, we synthesized nicotinamide riboside trioleate chloride (NRTOCl) as a new hydrophobic nicotinamide riboside (NR) derivative.

Fabrication and characterization of polycaprolactone fumarate/gelatin-based nanocomposite incorporated with silicon and magnesium co-doped fluorapatite nanoparticles using electrospinning method.

The aim of this study was to fabricate and characterize biodegradable polycaprolactone fumarate(PCLF)/gelatin-based nanocomposite incorporated with the 0, 5 and 10 wt% silicon and magnesium co-doped fluorapatite nanoparticles (Si-Mg-FA) membranes using electrospinning process for guided bone regeneration (GBR) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) applications. Results demonstrated the formation of randomly-oriented and defect-free fibers with various fiber sizes depending on the Si-Mg-FA content. Moreover, incorporation of 5 wt% Si-Mg-FA significantly improved the mechanical strength (1.